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Thursday, February 7, 2013

I am very excited to announce that Susan
Purney-Mark will be coming to Summerland to teach. She is an internationally known quilter and
fibre artist. Susan has written several
books, just produced her DVD – Soy Wax Inspirations and is in the current issue
of Quilting Arts Magazine.

Susan will be here the first weekend in April –
Saturday April 6th and Sunday April 7th. I have rented the IOOF hall here in
Summerland (just one block from the shop) so you will have lots of room to create your
own beautiful fabric.

Here are samples of Susan’s work hanging in the shop.

Here are the two classes that Susan will be
teaching:

Soy
Wax Resists

Quilters design their own unique
one-of-a-kind fabrics using simple tools, dyes and soy wax…no messy clean-up,
just wash this wax away! Students will be using colour and pattern in a whole
new way and then have so much fun making dynamic and exciting quilts for all to
admire. Simple technique and perfect for the beginner designer!

Creating print
on fabric with a variety of techniques will be the focus while students are introduced
to the special qualities of thickened dyes. Students will use screen for
printing with a variety of stencils and masks including wax, paper and Mylar.
Students will then make and use their own gelatin plates and take time for
other methods of mono printing. Colour theory and colour mixing will be an
important part of the workshop and students will acquire an excellent
foundation of experience to continue further exploration on their own.

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Welcome to my blog where I hope to share news of my quilting and fabric art activities. Please visit my Cherry Tree Quilts web site for information and on-line sales of Fil-tec Thread, the best thread on the market. The Glide thread is just amazing and when you pair it with the pre-wound bobbins you get the best tension you could ever have. I have also posted for sale a batch of one-of-a-kind Snow Dyed Fabrics. What fun to create! And, each and every one is unique! Check out the slide show in my Gallery.

About Me

I am a professional quilter providing instruction and Longarm quilting services from my home studio in Summerland BC - in the beautiful Okanagan Valley. I have been a "serious quilter" for at least 15 years and a Longarm quilter since 2005. I provide a full range of Longarm quilting services, including custom T-Shirt Quilts. I love to design quilts and even make my own hand dyed fabrics. And now, I am also a Distributor of Fil-Tec Threads and Pre-wound Bobbins in Canada.
Before moving back to BC last year, I regularly attended the Machine Quilters' Expo in New Hampshire/Rhode Island. This year, I attended the new MQX West in Portland Oregon, taking classes to upgrade my skills, and learn new techniques. Thank you for visiting. Happy Quilting.